Tag: Springdale
It’s the perfect time for The Birdie to make his Week 1 picks in the A-K Valley
August 27, 2025
The Birdie walked into the office Monday morning sporting the smuggiest smug smile that ever was smugged.
What to watch for in WPIAL sports for Aug. 25, 2025: Girls soccer section play begins
August 24, 2025
Following a couple of tournament matches this past weekend, the 2025 section schedule for most girls soccer teams in Class 3A, 2A and A begin on Monday.
A-K Valley girls volleyball preview: St. Joseph confident of another deep playoff run
It was an all-Alle-Kiski Valley final at the Deer Lakes volleyball tournament Saturday as St. Joseph, for the second year in a row, topped the host Lancers for the championship.
A-K Valley boys soccer preview: Deer Lakes, Plum, Fox Chapel among teams to watch
August 21, 2025
Over the last seven years, the Deer Lakes boys soccer program has found a way to insert itself into the WPIAL championship conversation on an annual basis.
A-K valley girls high school soccer preview: Deer Lakes ‘shooting for higher ground’
August 20, 2025
The Deer Lakes girls soccer team made a number of long trips for section matches last season and faced a few unfamiliar foes.
Returning quarterback could help bring stability Springdale needs
Springdale’s offense lacked consistency last season, with injuries and a shorthanded roster forcing coach Chad Walsh to switch his entire scheme upwards of five times.
After winless campaign, Springdale hoping to get stronger, more physical
August 18, 2025
As Springdale wrapped up a recent football practice, each player shook hands with the entire coaching staff, a sign of respect encouraged throughout the program.
The Birdie offers up some preseason pigskin poetry for A-K Valley teams
August 17, 2025
Moments after The Birdie turned in his preseason prediction column, his phone rang. (Crazy Train ringtone. RIP, Ozzy.) It was the boss.
A-K Valley football notebook: Longtime broadcasters change teams for 2025 season
August 14, 2025
After 25 years of calling Highlands sporting events, Mike and Mike have taken their talents across the Allegheny River.
Former Pitt, Springdale player Schubert ready for Alle-Kiski hall
May 3, 2025
Mark Schubert made a name for himself as a clutch kicker on some outstanding Pitt football teams in the late 1970s.
